Weather & Climate in Fort Hall, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Hall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,447 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,447 ft (1,355 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0145°N, 112.4579°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 3, 1994 | 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M5.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming | M4.4 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
77 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 17, 1990 | EF2 | 40 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF2 | 64 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2018 | EF1 | 57 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2002 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 37 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 46 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 14 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1999 | EF1 | 21 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 91 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF1 | 43 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1992 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1991 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1988 | EF1 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1988 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1988 | EF1 | 84 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1986 | EF1 | 53 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 100 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1983 | EF1 | 40 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1981 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 54 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 64 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 96 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1996 | COXS WELL | 219,424 | 55 km |
| 2006 | CRYSTAL | 218,581 | 58 km |
| 1999 | MULE BUTTE | 138,102 | 66 km |
| 2010 | JEFFERSON | 108,542 | 74 km |
| 2019 | SHEEP | 107,233 | 71 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT | 73,480 | 39 km |
| 2000 | FLATTOP | 56,792 | 51 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 54,378 | 37 km |
| 2016 | HENRYS CREEK | 52,988 | 74 km |
| 1999 | CEDAR BUTTE | 49,625 | 47 km |
| 2011 | T17 | 45,631 | 82 km |
| 2005 | RUPERT | 45,361 | 86 km |
| 1999 | INEEL FIRE | 43,547 | 77 km |
| 2016 | LAIDLAW | 40,551 | 98 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT NORTH | 35,980 | 78 km |
| 2008 | NORTH MINIDOKA | 32,363 | 83 km |
| 2012 | SHALE BUTTE | 31,479 | 97 km |
| 2007 | BEAR DEN BUTTE | 29,749 | 90 km |
| 1994 | POINT WELL | 27,608 | 76 km |
| 1992 | SAGEHEN | 26,663 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Fort Hall has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.4").